In Memory of

Kathleen

A.

Fitzgerald

Obituary for Kathleen A. Fitzgerald

Kathleen A. Fitzgerald, 57, of West Hartford, CT, died on January 23, 2017 after a brief illness. She was born in Hartford, CT on December 25, 1959. She was the beloved daughter of Bertha Fitzgerald and the late Joseph Fitzgerald. Kathleen spent her career in the healthcare and insurance industries. She was the primary caregiver for both her parents for many years. She was an avid reader, frequenting the West Hartford Public Library, Faxon Branch and was a loyal UCONN Women’s Basketball fan. She loved cats and provided a home for many throughout her life. Kathleen is survived by her sister Colleen Fitzgerald and her husband Howard Canistraro; nephews Dylan Bodkin, H. Charley Bodkin, her niece Ollie Bodkin; brother-in-law John Bodkin and several cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her sister Mary Bodkin. Calling hours will be held at the Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain Ave., West Hartford, on Friday from 4-7 pm. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Protectors of Animals, Inc., the Cat and Kitten Shelter, 144 Main St, East Hartford CT 06118 or West Hartford Public Library Foundation. On-line condolences may be made at www.SheehanHilbornBreen.com.